Bird Dawgs Take Three in Team's First Frontier League Draft

April 23, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Bird Dawgs made three selections in the Frontier League Draft on Wednesday. The draft followed the two-day Frontier League Tryout Camp, held at Ozinga Field in Crestwood, Illinois-home of the Windy City ThunderBolts. Along with managers from all 18 Frontier League clubs, scouts and members from several MLB teams and other independent leagues were also present. In addition to the draft picks, the Bird Dawgs have also signed RHP TJ Czyz earlier this week. The Bird ... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Announce Two Exhibition Games

April 23, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Down East Bird Dawgs are set to play two exhibition games before the inaugural season begins. The team will face Lenoir Community College on Monday, May 5 at 6 p.m., followed by a matchup against the US Military WarDogs Camp Lejeune on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m., with both games being played at Historic Grainger Stadium. [A poster for a sports event AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Lenoir Community College is an NJCAA Division II program located in Kinston, ... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Add Six Pitchers, One Month Until Season Opener

April 9, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are excited to announce the signing of six new pitchers to the inaugural 2025 season roster! The Bird Dawgs new signings bring the roster to a total of 32 players including 15 pitchers, three catchers, seven infielders, four outfielders and three utility players. The latest additions are RHP Jacob King, LHP Brandon Kaminer, RHP Anthony Silvas, RHP Spencer Johnston, RHP Danny Beal, and RH... Full Story

Bird Dawgs Announce 2025 Season Promotional Schedule

April 2, 2025 - KINSTON, North Carolina - The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are pumped to announce the inaugural 2025 season promotional schedule! The schedule is packed with exciting theme nights, giveaways, community initiatives, and unforgettable ballpark experiences for fans of all ages. "Baseball season is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited about what we have in store for Bird Dawgs fans," said Kristopher Dumschat, Director of Marketin... Full Story

• Bird Dawgs Announce 2025 Season Promotional Schedule - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) April 2
• Bird Dawgs Announce Name of Team Mascot - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) March 25
• Bird Dawgs Launch Single Game Tickets Sales for Inaugural Season - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) March 25
• Bird Dawgs Make Moves with Four Signings and a Trade - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) March 17
• Bird Dawgs Revel New Mascot & Launch Voting for Name - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) March 7
• Bird Dawgs Nab Lefty & Shortstop for 2025 Roster - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) February 27
• Down East Bird Dawgs Increase Roster to 20 with Four New Signings - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) February 21
• Down East Bird Dawgs Ink Deal with Lefty Don 'Donny' Goodes - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) February 14
• Down East Bird Dawgs Sign New Players to 2025 Roster - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) February 7
• Down East Bird Dawgs Announce First Round of Player Signings - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) January 8
• Bird Dawgs fill key front office roles for 2025 season - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) December 20
• Down East Bird Dawgs Appoint Reggie Harris as Pitching Coach - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) December 2
• Down East Bird Dawgs Lock in TJ White as Hitting Coach - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) November 25
• Frontier League Adds Down East Bird Dawgs In Latest Expansion - Down East Bird Dawgs (FL) September 17
• Wood Ducks Drop Season Finale - Down East Wood Ducks (CarL) September 8
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• Bird Dawgs unveil new mascot name - FL Kinston Free Press (April 8)
• Bird Dawgs release promotions schedule - FL Kinston Free Press (April 8)
• Bird Dawgs season tickets available - FL Kinston Free Press (April 1)
• Bird Dawgs announce team mascot - FL Kinston Free Press (March 11)
• Down East Bird Dawgs nab 7 new players - FL Kinston Free Press (March 7)
• 5 more players sign with Bird Dawgs - FL Kinston Free Press (February 18)
• 11 players sign with Down East Bird Dawgs - FL Kinston Free Press (January 14)
• Bird Dawgs fill 5 front office roles - FL Kinston Free Press (December 23)
• Harris named Bird Dawgs pitching coach - FL Kinston Free Press (December 17)
• White named Bird Dawgs hitting coach - FL Kinston Free Press (December 3)
• Wellman named Down East Bird Dawgs manager - FL Kinston Free Press (November 12)
• Down East Bird Dawgs release 2025 season schedule - FL Kinston Free Press (November 7)
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